from David Washington, Editor of InDaily: (I had to share this!!!) Vote because you can: Tomorrow, every Australian citizen over the age of 18 has the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections – this is a privilege not shared by enough people in the world. If for no other reason, vote because you can. Vote below the line in the Senate: Democracy is precious – don’t waste a drop, and don’t let the backroom deal-makers have their way. Vote for a positive reason – not just because you hate the other guy: For all our handwringing about incompetent governments and negative oppositions, Australian politicians – of all stripes – have shown themselves to be among the most capable in the world over the past century. Whatever happens, the sky won’t fall in on Sunday. Vote for stability – and for change: Without swinging voters, Australian governments would never change. On the other hand, rusted-on voters ensure the electoral pendulum swings slowly, not wildly. Both kinds of voters are important. Vote for our generosity, and our scruples: Australia has shown itself to be a country that is happy to give people a leg-up when they need it. Sometimes we’re too generous; other times too stingy. We also get it right more often than most other nations. Vote with perspective: The next Prime Minister will be faced with difficult, intractable problems both overseas and at home. The gaffes, missteps and slogans of the campaign will mean little as the next PM navigates his way. Whatever happens, the sum of human misery in the world will remain enormous and largely distant from Australians, citizens of one of the most fortunate nations on earth.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:45:08 +0000
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